Studio Mates

In February I started a program through the Gathered Gallery called Studio Mates. It connects artists virtually to give and receive feedback on their work. In the critique sessions artists share their work and ask questions, which helps to keep the feedback specific and focused. I have been able to gain insight and perspectives from artists working different styles and  mediums and coming from different academic backgrounds. It’s a really positive group and I have received so many great suggestions from my Studio Mates it is going to be invaluable as I start to put together a new series of work.

I am still going strong with the 100 day project. Today was swimmer 54. I felt like I had a breakthrough on day 49 where the pieces started to feel like they are me. Actually I thought I had lots of breakthroughs along the way! ‘This is it’ moments when I thought I had it figured out but it was really just another step on the journey. Maybe there will be more to come. I am really pleased that I decided not to share them on social media because I haven’t got caught up with likes or trying to be consistent with the outcome too soon in the process. I thought I might be flagging by now but I am still really enjoying the possibilities.  Life is imitating art and I have been spending more time actually at the pool teaching myself to tumble turn. It’s so much fun, I feel like a kid again in the water.

Onwards to swimmer 55!